“There is so much amazing talent out there and I want to be able to give them a platform as well as having the freedom to release any kind of music I want, when I want to.” he says. Named after his father’s profession, who runs a stamp auction house, the label serves as an outlet for Martin’s own music and as a platform for up-and-coming, creative talents. 2016 was also the year when Garrix took pole position in the DJ Mag Top 100 for the first time, as well as the launch of his own label, STMPD RCRDS.

The five years since have been marked by a quick march through the ranks of dance music, conquering stages all around the world and releasing more breakout hits including ‘In The Name Of Love’ with Bebe Rexha. Privately, this was a path that he had already chosen, dropping out of high school in order to study music production at a specialized academy. It also proved that Garrix, at only 17, had the talent to become a world-class musician. 1 in the UK and many other territories, it proved that a hard-hitting, dancefloor-oriented track could reach pop status, ultimately reaching over a billion streams across several platforms. ‘Animals’, released June, 2013 was a breakout success and a game changer for the music industry. In 2013, he released music on Musical Freedom –his idol Tiësto’s label –and not long after, he released the track that would change everything for him. The music’s energy and drive captivated him and by his mid-teens, Garrix had taught himself how to produce and play his own songs. It was then that he first got acquainted with electronic dance music, seeing Tiësto perform at the Olympic Games opening ceremony on live TV.

The story of Martin Garrix begins at 8 years of age, in the year 2004. His passion, ambition, drive and maturity remain unmatched in the world. Dance music’s freshest talent has headlined festivals around the globe, founded a label and mentored other artists and won the #1 spot in DJ Mag’s Top 100 twice.

Martin Garrix has risen to global stardom in pop as well as electronic circles –and yet he’s far from being done.

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